Common Signs of Emerging Engine Trouble

By consistently getting to the shop for your regularly-scheduled maintenance, you'll be doing your part to help minimize the chances of engine trouble arising in the first place. However, even if you stay an top of your maintenance, it can be useful to have familiarity with indications of engine trouble so that you know to get to the shop at the first sign of a problem. Here's a look at six common signs that you need engine repair.

Check Engine Light

Just because the light has come on doesn't necessarily indicate that you're on the cusp of engine failure. Nonetheless, it's still bet to promptly get to the shop and have diagnostics completed so that you don't find yourself with wildly expensive repairs that could've been prevented.

Knocking Sound

A knocking or tapping noise could mean that you're dangerously low on oil, with the sound happening as a result of insufficient lubrication. Just adding fresh oil could take care of the issue. On the other hand, this symptom could mean that you're going to need a rebuild on the bottom end of your engine.

Vibrations

This could also be due to low oil, with the metal-on-metal contact being the source of the vibrating.

Decreasing Gas Mileage

A variety of different issues can cause a reduction in fuel-efficiency. One possibility to consider is that there's a problem with your engine's compression stroke.

Power Loss

In older automobiles, it shouldn't be too concerning if there's a little power lost throughout the years. However, if the power loss is sudden and extreme, then you'll want to get to the shop for diagnostics.

Excessive Exhaust Smoke

The color of the smoke can give you a strong hint as to what the issue is. Black smoke could be caused by an excessive amount of gasoline being burned. White smoke suggests a coolant leak. If the smoke is blue-tinted, it could mean there's an oil leak.

If you're in need of European engine repair, be sure to get in touch with a reputable specialist. For European engine and transmission repair in Dallas, the experts to contact are at Fixeuro at (972) 362-1741. Fixeuro also offers free transmission diagnostics in Dallas. Feel free to give Fixueuro a call today to schedule an appointment for any of your repair or maintenance needs!

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Written By Brian Corey

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